Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Kia Spectra has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2018 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CAR RANDOMLY STARTS. WHEN THE CAR IS FINALLY STARTED SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT, THE ... |
| Dec 6, 2016 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED TH... |
| Jun 18, 2016 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK... |
| Apr 25, 2015 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, MARCH 2013 AND THE CAR DIED WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS AT A RED LI... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I DRIVE A 2008 KIA SPECTRA. I'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR ROUGHLY 4 YRS. WITHIN THE LAST MONTH MY CAR CONTI... |